Donna M. Jones
| Donna M. Jones | ||
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| Idaho Controller | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| January 1, 2007 - October 15, 2012 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $93,756 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2006 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Idaho House of Representatives | ||
| 1987 - 1990, 1990 - 1992, 1995 - 1998 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 14, 1939 | |
| Place of birth | Brush, Colorado | |
| Religion | Protestant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
In May 2012, Jones suffered serious injuries in a car accident and Gov. Butch Otter temporarily appointed Chief Deputy Controller Brandon Woolf to lead the office until she recoverd.[2] However, Jones decided to resign on October 15, 2012, after it was learned that her recovery could take up to two years. Woolf was then appointed to the position on a permanent basis.[3]
Biography
Jones has been owner and operator of an auto parts stores as well as a real estate broker. She began her political career in 1980 as a state committeewoman. Jones would later be appointed twice to serve in the Idaho House of Representatives, first in 1987 and then again in 1990. In 1994, she was elected to the House and served until 1998. Jones was elected Idaho Controller in 2006.[1]
Education
- Attended, Treasure Valley Community College
Political career
Idaho Controller (2007-2012)
Jones served as Idaho Controller from January 1, 2007 until her resignation on October 15, 2012. Her term was not slated to end until January 2015.
Car accident
On May 25, 2012, Jones suffered severe injuries in a single-vehicle rollover car crash, including a broken back. On July 3, Gov. Butch Otter temporarily appointed Chief Deputy Controller Brandon Woolf to lead the office. Woolf took over permanently on October 15, 2012.[4]
Idaho House of Representatives (multiple terms)
Jones was first appointed to the Idaho House of Representatives to replace Mike Strasser in District 13 on April 20, 1987 and served until 1990. Jones was then appointed in January 1990 to replace Mary Hartung in District 10, serving until 1992. Jones was elected to the House in 1994 and served until 1998.[1]
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Donna M. Jones endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [5]
Elections
2010
Jones won re-election as Controller in the November 2, 2010 election.[6]
| Idaho Controller, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Donna M. Jones Incumbent |
71.1% | 308,207 | |
| Democratic | Bruce Robinett | 28.9% | 125,571 | |
| Total Votes | 433,778 | |||
| Election Results Via: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
2006
Jones won election as Controller, defeating Democrat Jackie Groves Twilegar in the general election on November 7, 2006.
| Idaho Controller, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Donna M. Jones |
58.5% | 253,780 | |
| Democratic | Jackie Groves Twilegar | 41.5% | 179,811 | |
| Total Votes | 433,591 | |||
| Election Results Via: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Campaign donors
Ballotpedia collects information on campaign donors for each year in which a candidate or incumbent is running for election. The following table offers a breakdown of Donna M. Jones's donors each year.[7] Click [show] for more information.
| Donna M. Jones's Campaign Contributions | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Idaho Controller | 2006 Idaho Controller | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Raised | $76,475 | $70,860 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Raised by General Election Opponent | $6,550 (Democratic) | $119,764 (Democratic) | |||||||||||||||||
| Top 5 contributors | JR Simplot Co. | $6,500 | Donna M. Jones | $8,930 | |||||||||||||||
| Timber PAC | $5,000 | First Choice Internet | $5,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Idaho Association of Realtors | $4,000 | JR Simplot Co. | $5,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Canyon County Republican Central Cmte | $3,500 | Idaho Association of Realtors | $4,500 | ||||||||||||||||
| Idaho Land Fund | $3,500 | Canyon County Republican Central Committee | $3,700 | ||||||||||||||||
| Individuals | $15,052 | $11,878 | |||||||||||||||||
| Institutions | $50,387 | $27,300 | |||||||||||||||||
| In-state donations | $66,570 | $66,910 | |||||||||||||||||
| Out-of-state donations | $8,100 | $3,950 | |||||||||||||||||
See also
External links
- Idaho State Controller's Office - Donna M. Jones
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002, 1998, 1996, 1994, 1992, 1990
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Project Vote Smart, "Donna M. Jones's Biography," accessed September 13, 2012
- ↑ KTVB, "State controller still recovering from car crash," September 24, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Press, "Idaho controller resigns, Woolf appointed," October 15, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Statesman, "Otter appoints temporary Idaho controller to step in for ailing Donna Jones," July 3, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Statesman, "Otter to pitch for Romney Monday in North Idaho; Paul dribbles out endorsements," March 4, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "November 2010 General Election Results," accessed April 2, 2011
- ↑ Follow the Money.org
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Idaho Controller 2007–2012 |
Succeeded by Brandon Woolf |
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